WV14 8JN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV14 8JN

WV14 8JN, Dudley has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.46 per 1,000 population. This WV14 8JN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV14 postcode area, which has experienced 3 crimes and a crime rate of 0.06 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV14 8JN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV14 8JN, encompassing approximately 1221 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV14 8JN Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Edge Street with total crimes: 2
  • Galbraith Close with total crimes: 2
  • Eachus Road with total crimes: 2

WV14 8JN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.46250.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.730.00%
Public order12.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Burglary10.82-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson38.18200.00%
Burglary22.46100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.64-50.00%
Drugs11.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Other theft10.820.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.180.00%
Burglary13.270.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.55-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.27100.00%
Vehicle crime21.64-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.0111.11%
Vehicle crime68.180.00%
Public order34.91-25.00%
Burglary12.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.9112.50%
Public order47.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.27-33.33%
Other theft11.640.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.46-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.550.00%
Public order22.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.640.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2021.28400.00%
Other theft216.370.00%
Robbery11.640.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-50.00%
Burglary10.82-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.82-50.00%
Burglary33.27200.00%
Vehicle crime22.46-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.640.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Robbery10.820.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.10-11.11%
Vehicle crime46.55300.00%
Public order13.270.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Robbery10.820.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.370.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 202410
February 20249
January 20248
December 202320
November 20234
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV14 8JN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Edge Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Galbraith Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Eachus Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Brown Lion Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Fountain Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Oak Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Martin Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Growers Meadow
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1